Is there any blessing from nature truly more beautiful or majestic than the waterfall. The rushing currents, the misty air and the smell of all things green. Waterfalls make perfect destinations for hikes and treks and are the ideal locations for photo-shoots. The United States alone is home to over 100 falls spread across 48 states. These are 34 truly stunning waterfalls found in 8 different countries all across the world, so no matter where your travels take you, you can find one!
SWITZERLAND
1. Oltschibach waterfall in Brienz
(By Andrew Bowden, Wikimedia Commons)
2. Rosenlaui ravine
(By McIntosh Natura, Wikimedia Commons)
3. Vallon de Réchy, Valais
MEXICO
4. Waterfall over the Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico
(By Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons)
5. Agua Azul in Mexico
(By David Tuggy, Wikimedia Commons)
6. Mineral del Chico, Hidalgo
(By Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons)
RUSSIA
7. Waterfall on Risyok river, Khibiny mountains
(By Beketov, Wikimedia Commons)
8. Alibekskiy Falls, Teberda nature reserve, North Caucasus
(By Павел Протченко, Wikimedia Commons)
9. Maiden Braids Falls, the Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka peninsula
(By San-ia-Soone, Wikimedia Commons)
SOUTHERN NORWAY
10. Kjossfossen, Flåm, Norway
11. Kvinnefossen Leikanger Norway
(By I, Sogning, Wikimedia Commons)
12. Låtefossen, Odda
(By dconvertini, Wikimedia Commons)
13. Steinsdalsfossen, Norheimsund
(By Jeblad, Wikimedia Commons)
14. "Seven Sisters", Geirangerfjord
(By Frode Inge Helland, Wikimedia Commons)
15. Rjukanfossen ("Smoking waterfall")
(By Kristin from Oslo, Norway, Wikimedia Commons)
16. Skrøyvstad, Trøndelag
(By Robert Eliassen, Wikimedia Commons)
NORTHERN NORWAY
17. Laksfors, Nordland
(By DCB, Wikimedia Commons)
18. Stabbursdalen national park
(By Arnstein Rønning, Wikimedia Commons)
19. Finnmarksvidda
(By Zairon, Wikimedia Commons)
ICELAND
20. Goðafoss
(By Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons)
21. Dynjandi Falls
(By Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons)
22. Behind Seljalandsfoss
(By Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons)
SPAIN
23. Segade Waterfall, Galicia
(By amaianos, Wikimedia Commons)
24. Monasterio de Piedra, Aragón; Iberian mountains
(By Samueloku, Wikimedia Commons)
25. Springs of the Llobregat in Catalonia
(By Enfo, Wikimedia Commons)
26. Sant Miquel del Fai, Catalonia
(By Elmoianes, Wikimedia Commons)
27. Peña del Chorro, Somosierra, Madrid
(By Pilar S.A., Wikimedia Commons)
POLAND
28. Roztoka Waterfall
(By Opioła Jerzy, Wikimedia Commons)
29. Kamieńczyk Waterfall
(By I, JDavid, Wikimedia Commons)
30. Nowy Gierałtów
(By Jacek Halicki, Wikimedia Commons)
AUSTRALIA
31. Russell Falls, Tasmania
(By Noodle snacks, Wikimedia Commons)
(By Photnart, Wikimedia Commons)
33. Dangar Falls, New South Wales
34. Hopetoun Falls, Victoria, Australia
(By DAVID ILIFF, Wikimedia Commons)
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